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An unanswered constitutional question about the judicial branch involves

A
what “good behavior” means, with regard to judicial terms.
B
who should appoint judges and justices.
C
how a Supreme Court is created.
D
who should approve judges and justices.
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Which statement best describes how the structure of the judicial branch affects its interpretation of the Constitution?

A
The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court force the judicial branch to answer to the legislative branch.
B
The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court may give the judicial branch multiple opportunities to interpret the Constitution.
C
The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court force the judicial branch to answer to the executive branch.
D
The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court give the judicial branch only one opportunity to interpret the Constitution.
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In terms of jurisdiction, the Supreme Court has

A
original and executive.
B
legislative and original.
C
executive and appellate.
D
original and appellate.
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Which explains why Supreme Court justices are given lifetime appointments?

A
They provide justices with unlimited power.
B
They connect justices to appellate courts.
C
They give justices original jurisdiction.
D
They protect justices from political pressure.
5

Compared with the executive and legislative branches, the main purpose of the judicial branch is

A
to interpret laws.
B
to execute laws.
C
to make laws.
D
to overrule laws.
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People who make judgments in lower federal courts are called

A
justices.
B
judges.
C
officers.
D
lawyers.
7

Which is a true statement about federal justices?

A
They are approved by the Supreme Court.
B
They serve five-year terms.
C
They serve lifetime terms.
D
They are appointed by the Senate.
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Appellate jurisdiction refers to

A
a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the executive branch.
B
a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the legislative branch.
C
the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case from a lower court.
D
the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case for the first time.
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Which would most likely fall under appellate jurisdiction?

A
a case appealed from a lower court
B
a case between two states
C
a case involving state laws
D
a case between two companies
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An unanswered constitutional question about the judicial branch involves

A
who should approve judges and justices.
B
what “good behavior” means, with regard to judicial terms.
C
who should appoint judges and justices.
D
how a Supreme Court is created.
11

Compared with the executive and legislative branches, the main purpose of the judicial branch is

A
to overrule laws.
B
to interpret laws.
C
to execute laws.
D
to make laws.
12

In terms of jurisdiction, the Supreme Court has

A
legislative and original.
B
original and executive.
C
executive and appellate.
D
original and appellate.
13

Which would most likely fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

A
a case between two companies
B
a case between two states
C
a case appealed from a lower court
D
a case involving the laws of a single state
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Which statement best describes how the structure of the judicial branch affects its interpretation of the Constitution?

A
The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court may give the judicial branch multiple opportunities to interpret the Constitution.
B
The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court force the judicial branch to answer to the executive branch.
C
The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court force the judicial branch to answer to the legislative branch.
D
The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court give the judicial branch only one opportunity to interpret the Constitution.
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Appellate jurisdiction refers to

A
a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the legislative branch.
B
the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case from a lower court.
C
the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case for the first time.
D
a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the executive branch.
16

Which explains why Supreme Court justices are given lifetime appointments?

A
They connect justices to appellate courts.
B
They give justices original jurisdiction.
C
They protect justices from political pressure.
D
They provide justices with unlimited power.
17

People who make judgments in lower federal courts are called

A
justices.
B
judges.
C
officers.
D
lawyers.
18

Which is a true statement about federal justices?

A
They serve lifetime terms.
B
They serve five-year terms.
C
They are appointed by the Senate.
D
They are approved by the Supreme Court.

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